Mixed Media and Found Materials

Mixed Media and Found Materials is all about experimenting with as many different found materials, colours and textures as you can lay your hands on. It's about becoming inspired by the materials you find, and making use of peoples discarded 'stuff'. Projects include combining fabrics, painting, dyeing, using wood and reclaimed materials, to create both textile samples and gorgeous 'eco' one-off pieces for interiors. Readers will learn how to apply and adapt basic and more advanced techniques to such projects as making textile art or accessories, or recovering chairs or old lampshades. This book will inspire enthusiastic beginners with limited textile skills as well as engaging more experienced makers looking for new inspiration and techniques. It's as much about the aesthetics as it is 'eco'. The book will also provide useful pointers for sourcing vintage fabrics and recycled materials as well as other reuseable components.